Task 2a: Reflective Teaching - Self-assessment Inventory

Individually, fill out the inventory given below, keeping in mind your classroom teaching experience.

Score each item in the following inventory as under:

0 = None; 1 = Some; 2 = A lot

Reflective Practice Self-Assessment Score

I To what extent do you reflect?

2
1 I make decisions about events as they happen.
2
2 I change my behaviour or actions as events happen.
1
3 I think about events and reasons for actions after they happen.
2
4 I talk to others about events and behaviour after they happen.
2
5 I think proactively after events to plan future action.
2
6 I research/investigate issues to solve problems.
11
Total of section I

II What reflection methods/tools do you use?

2
1 I write notes which I review (e.g., diary, journal).
2
2 I talk with others.
2
3 I explore theories, models, etc., that relate to my issues.
1
4 I seek and get feedback from others about specific events / issues.
2
5 I make image or audio records / interpretations of events / challenges.
2
6 I observe events and situations that involve me carefully.
11
Total of section II

III Do you examine other points of view?

 1
1 I understand my 'self' views - subjective and objective.
2
2 I empathise with colleagues' / others' viewpoints.
1
3 I seek standpoints of external theories and concepts.
2
4 I look for relevant discussions (e.g., journal, article, conference).
2
5 I look at research / evidence.
2
6 I try to make objective sense of social media.
10
Total of section III

IV What assumptions do you question?

2
1 My own ideas and beliefs.
1
2 Other people's points of view.
2
3 About task-related problems.
2
4 About the way that I think, how and why (metacognition).
1
5 I question books, newspapers, TV, etc.
1
6 I question internet information.
7
Total of section IV

V Your ability/freedom to reflect?

2
1 I have or make time to reflect.
1
2 I have necessary reflection knowledge, methods, and tools.
2
3 I overcome any self-imposed barriers, habits.
1
4 I understand how/why I think as I do (metacognition).
2
5 I am sufficiently empowered personally/at work.
0
6 I am free of negative influence by others.
 8
Total of section V

Total of all five sections 49

Check your scores from the table below

Interpreting your scores:
There are a maximum of 60 points available (5 sections, each of 6 questions = 30 questions, maximum 2poi
The total score indicates as follows:
0-20 low interest/opportunity for Reflective Practice
21-40 good potential for using Reflective Practice
excellent potential for Reflective Practice (or you are already a
41-60
critical reflector)

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